How to sign “Focuses” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Focuses” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Hold both hands flat and open, with the fingers extended and together.
- Raise both hands to the sides of your head, near your ears or temples.
- Move both hands forward together in one short, even motion.
- Keep the palms facing each other as the hands travel forward.
- Direct your eyes and attention forward, showing concentration on the task.
Practice tip
“Focuses” is signed with the base FOCUS sign.
Fingerspell “Focuses”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.